Ashok Pandey
About
Professor Ashok Pandey is currently Distinguished Scientist at the Centre for Innovation and Translational Research, CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, India and Executive Director (Honorary) at the Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability – India. Formerly, he was Eminent Scientist at the Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing, Mohali and Chief Scientist & Head of Biotechnology Division and Centre for Biofuels at CSIR’s National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Trivandrum. His major research and technological development interests are industrial & environmental biotechnology and energy biosciences, focusing on biomass to biofuels & chemicals, waste to wealth & energy, industrial enzymes, etc.
Professor Pandey is Adjunct/Visiting Professor/Scientist in universities in France, Brazil, Canada, China, Korea, South Africa, and Switzerland and also in several universities several in India. He has ~1600 publications/communications, which include 16 patents, 108 books, ~850 papers and book chapters, etc with h index of 114 and >57,000 citations (Google scholar).
Professor Pandey is the recipient of many national and international awards and honours, which include Highly Cited Researchers (top 2% in the world), Rank no 1 in India in Microbiology under Enabling and Strategic Technologies sector and No 4 in overall in science and engineering- Elsevier Citation Report (2021); Highly Cited Researchers (h>100), Google Scholar Citations, 14th Edition, BETA list (2021); Distinguished Fellow, the Biotech Research Society, India (2021); Highest Cited Researcher (Top 0.1% in the world), Clarivate Analytics, Web of Science (2018-till-date); Top scientist in Biotechnology (no 1 in India and no 8 in the world), Stanford University world ranking (2020, 2021); Fellow, World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies (2020); Fellow, Indian Chemical Society (2020); Distinguished Scientist, VDGOOD Professional Association, India (2020); Distinguished Professor of Eminence with global impact in Biotechnology, Precious Cornerstone University, Nigeria (2020); IconSWM Life-time Achievement Award 2019, International Society for Solid Waste Management, India (2019); Yonsei Outstanding Scholar, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea (2019); Life-Time Achievement Award from the Biotech Research Society, India (2018); Life-Time Achievement Award from Venus International Research Awards (2018), Most Outstanding Researcher Award from Career360 (2018), Life-Time Achievement Award from the International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability (2017); Fellow, Royal Society of Biology, UK (2016); Felow, International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability (2016); Academician of European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Austria (2015); Fellow, National Academy of Sciences, India (2012); Fellow, Association of Microbiologists of India (2008); Honorary Doctorate degree from Univesite Blaise Pascal, France (2007); Fellow, International Organization of Biotechnology and Bioengineering (2007); Thomson Scientific India Citation Laureate Award, USA (2006); Fellow, the Biotech Research Society, India (2005); UNESCO Professor (2000); Raman Research Fellowship Award, CSIR (1995); GBF, Germany and CNRS, France Fellowships (1992) and Young Scientist Award (1989), etc.
Skills & Expertise
biofuels
Industrial Biotechnology
Environmental Biotechnology
Energy Biosciences
Biomass-to-Biofuels Conversion
Waste-to-Wealth Technologies
Industrial Enzyme Development
Sustainability Biotechnology
Research Publications and Communication
Patent Development
Book Writing and Editing
Scientific Mentorship
Global Academic Collaboration
Strategic Research Leadership
Advisory in Biotechnology and Energy
Interdisciplinary Research Coordination
Data Analysis in Biotechnology
Proposal Writing
Grant Securing
Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Science Policy
Strategy Development
Scientific Networking and Outreach
Research Interests
Biotechnology
Environmental Biotechnology
Solid waste management
Innovation
Academic Leadership
Bioremediation
Energy Biosciences
Industrial Biotechnology
Biofuels
Biomass Conversion
Waste-to-Wealth Technologies
Industrial Enzymes
Biotechnology Research
Sustainable Energy Solutions
Microbial Processes
Scientific Publishing
Citations
Global Collaborations
Translational Research
Bioprocess Development
Interdisciplinary Science
Sustainable Technologies
Innovation in Energy and Environment
Microbial
Enzyme Technology
Food & Fermentation Technology
Bioprocesses
products development
Solid-state fermentation
industrial enzymes
biopolymers
organic acids
amino acids
Energy & environment
Biomass to fuels and chemicals
biorefinery
microbial biodiversity
Health & nutrition
Probiotics and nutraceuticals
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Experience
Distinguished Scientist
Adjunct Professor
Still continue
Executive Director (Hon)
Still continue
Research Professor
Guest Professor
Education
University of Allahabad
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) (Kanpur University)
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) (Kanpur University)
Projects
Encapsulated Microorganisms for Environmental Protection (EMEP)
Development of functional foods and their formulations for potential health benefits of common man (FUNHEALTH)
Pretreatment of rice straw for the production of bioenergy
Creation of Centre for Biofuels
Phase II
Creation of Centre for Biofuels
Phase I
Conferences & Seminars (11)
3rd International Conference on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Environment
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2nd International Conference on Bioprocess for Sustainable Environment and Energy (ICBSEE -2020)
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International Advisory Committee, 2nd International Conference on Human Implications of Biotechnology (ICHIB-2020)
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International Conference on Environment Friendly Transportation Systems: Challenges and Opportunities (EFTS-2020)
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International Conference on Technological Interventions for Sustainability (CHEMCONFLUX22)
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Certificates & Licenses (1)
Best Biology and Biochemistry Scientists
https://research.com/u/ashok-pandey
Awards & Achievements (12)
🏆 Raman Research Fellowship Award
🏆 Young Scientist Award
🏆 Appreciation Award
🏆 Thomson Scientific Award
🏆 Life-Time Achievement Award
Thesis Guided (10)
Microbial production of polyhydroxybutyrate
Institution: University of Kerala (KU)
Recombinant expression of L-asparaginase II from Eschirichia sp. and property improvements through amino acid substitutions
Institution: University of Kerala (KU)
Development of microbial phytase with improved characteristics for industrial application using site-directed mutagenesis
Institution: University of Kerala (KU)
Microbial xylanases: Production, molecular cloning, characterization and applications
Institution: University of Kerala (KU)
Isolation and characterization of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) to improve plant growth
Institution: University of Kerala (KU)
Professional Memberships (4)
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Country: India
Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur (IDSJ)
Country: India
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Country: India
Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College & Hospital (Dr SMCSI MCH)
Country: India
Patents (5)
Process of producing arginine employing Corynebacterium glutamicum ATCC 21831 or Corynebacterium glutamicum ATCC 21493 in an afermantation medium comprising cassava bagasse or jackfruit seed as a carbon source
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Process of producing arginine employing corynebacteruim glutamicum atcc 21831 or corynebacterium glutamicum atcc 21493 in a afermantation medium comprising cassava bagasse or jackfruit seed as a carbon source
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Process of producing arginine employing corynebacterium glutamicum atcc 21831 or corynebacterium glutamicum atcc 21493 in an afermantation medium comprising cassava bagasse or jackfruit seed as a carbon source
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Process for preparation of clavulanic acid employing streptomyces clavuligerus mtcc 1142 in solid state fermentation
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Process of producing arginine employing Corynebacterium glutamicum ATCC 21831 or Corynebacterium glutamicum ATCC 21493 in an afermantation medium comprising cassava bagasse or jackfruit seed as a carbon source
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Invited Position (10)
General Chair, International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Treatments and Managements (3rd SWTM-2023)
General Chair, International Conference on Biotechnology, Sustainable Bioresources and Bioeconomy (BSBB-2022) and the XIX Annual Convention of the Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI)
Conference Chair, National Conference on Environmental and Industrial Biotechnology (NCEIB- 2022)
General Chair and Penary Speaker, 1st International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management and Resource Recovery (SWMR-2022)
General Chair, X International Forum on Industrial Bioprocessing (IBA-2022)
Role in Research Journals (39)
Editorial Board Member
IFIM
Editorial Board Member
BABT
Editorial Board Member
MB
Editorial Board Member
IJFAE
Editorial Board Member
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Publications (275)
Soil microorganisms play crucial role in maintaining the global nutrient cycle. Soil health status and its nutrient pool rely upon soil microbial community structure and function. Majority of microbes...
Background
Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 has targeted elimination of preventable child mortality, reduction of neonatal death to less than 12 per 1000 livebirths, and reduction of death of childre...
Considering global scenario of international market for cashew nut, its industrial processing has great economic consideration. Availability of all essential amino acids in cashew nuts rewards it as n...
Total livestock emissions account for up to 14.5% of man-made greenhouse gas emissions. Counteractive measures, such as circular economy concepts and negative emission technologies are necessary to li...
One of the major ecological concerns associated with biodiesel production is the generation of waste/
crude glycerol during the trans-esterification process. Purification of this crude glycerol is no...
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